Helena man accused of school threats sentenced to prison for homemade bombs

A Helena man accused of making threats against Helena Public Schools and possessing homemade bombs was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison followed by three years of supervised release.

In January, Logan Pallister, 25,pleaded guilty to possession of an unregistered destructive device and an unregistered silencer in federal court.

Helena Police were advised of a possible school threat on the evening of Monday, May 30, 2022. A person had contacted law enforcement saying Pallister was allegedly in possession of firearms and multiple bombs. The person further stated Pallister allegedly had the desire to commit a “Columbine-style” attack at a local high school. Pallister also allegedly threatened to kill the individual if the person told anyone about the devices.

Pallister was arrested at his residence on the morning of May 31, 2022, wearing a black trench coat and carrying a bag. He had eight loaded firearms concealed on his person according to court documents.

Read more: KTVH (Helena, MT)